Impactful Behavioral Health Activities Therapist Assistant

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) retirement plan with company%20

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking an Activities Therapist Assistant for Columbus Springs East to support behavioral health services on a PRN basis.

You will collaborate with the Activity Therapist to deliver group activities, document patient responses, and adjust activities to maximize treatment benefits. You will maintain open communication with the Activity Therapist, contribute to a supportive and safe therapeutic environment, and help meet the needs of patients across age groups according

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in recreation-related field preferred.
• CPR certification and CPI within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Documents the patient's response to groups pertinent to patient treatment on daily/weekly progress status.
• Provides groups according to the protocol set forth by the Activity Therapist, communicate, and work with the patient to achieve the greatest benefit and resolution.
• Maintains constant communication with the Activity Therapist when patient is not responding to the treatments.
• Contributes to the effective functioning of the patient's program. Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs.
• Provides activities suitable to the patient's needs and offers a variety of stimuli in accordance with the treatment plan, with approval of Activity Therapist
• Contributes to maintain a quality program to satisfy the therapeutic needs of the patient. Offers direction and education to maintain clear communication of expectations.

Skills

CPR certification

CPI within 30 days

Communication with patients

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in recreation-related field preferred

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking an Activities Therapist Assistant for Columbus Springs East to support behavioral health services on a PRN basis.

You will collaborate with the Activity Therapist to deliver group activities, document patient responses, and adjust activities to maximize treatment benefits. You will maintain open communication with the Activity Therapist, contribute to a supportive and safe therapeutic environment, and help meet the needs of patients across age groups according